APRIL 12, 2023

At HIMSS23, there will be a number of engaging immunization-focused activities that will provide an opportunity to exchange ideas and knowledge, network with peers, and gain insights into emerging trends and technologies.   

Wednesday, April 19 

• Physician’s Computer Company (PCC) Highlights the Value of EHR Product Testing with the Immunization Integration Program (IIP)
  • When: 10–10:30 a.m.
  • Where: North Building, Level 3 | Hall B | HIMSS Connect 
• AIRA Networking Event: Partnering to Improve Immunization Data Quality and Interoperability:
  • When: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Where: West Building, Level 2 | Clark B (CC22B) 
• Pressing Forward – Immunization Policies and Best Practices Leading the Charge to Improve Care and Public Health:
  • When: 3–4 p.m.
  • Where: North Building | Hall B| Booth 7946 |Showcase Theater  

Thursday, April 20

• Sharing Bulk Immunization Data Using HL7 V2 and FHIR:
  • When: 10–11 a.m.  
  • Where: South Building, Level 1 | S102  

We would be honored to have you join us, and we assure that your time at the conference will be well spent. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or check out our website for details and registration information. We look forward to connecting with you at HIMSS23!

The IIP is pleased to share two articles authored by IIP Executive Committee members Susan J. Kressly, M.D., FAAP, and Stuart T. Weinberg, M.D., FAAP, FAMIA. Both articles highlight the importance of bulk query functionality for immunization workflows from the clinician’s perspective.

The first article, Efficiently identify patients’ immunization status through bulk query, was written by Sue Kressly and published in “AAP News.” The second article, Improving Immunization Workflow for Providers – Bulk Query Functionality, co-authored by Stuart Weinberg and Damon Ferlazzo, was published by HIMSS. 

Please check out these informative articles and help us spread the word with your networks and on social media. 

If you are attending HIMSS23, please join the IIP for an educational session, Sharing Bulk Immunization Data Using HL7 V2 and FHIR.

It’s almost time for #AIRA2023 in Cali, and registration is at an all-time high! For the first time ever, we had to cap registration, and the meeting is now full. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be added to a waitlist. If you are a presenter and have not yet registered, please note that in your email. 

Check out the AIRA 2023 National Meeting website anytime for meeting-related info, and don’t forget to reserve your team’s AART clinic appointment before the meeting.

We are looking forward to seeing you in San Diego! 

CDC, in collaboration with AIRA and NIST, is launching an Implementation Guide Expert Group in late spring 2023 to facilitate and contribute to the development of the national Release 1.6 of the Implementation Guide (IG) for Immunization Messaging.

Immunization community and IT professionals with HL7/IIS technical and immunization program subject matter expertise are invited to join the IG Expert Group to shape the next release.

Contact Chrissy Miner at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more and join this critical national effort!

Hello, AIRA community! CDC recently released a two-year Public Health Data Strategy (PHDS) that aims to improve access to and address the challenges with public health data. The PHDS is focused on accomplishing four key goals over the next two years. These goals support the primary public health missions focused on improving health outcomes equitably: 

1. Strengthen the core of public health data
2. Accelerate access to analytic and automated solutions to support public health investigations and advance health equity
3. Visualize and share insights to inform public health action
4. Advance more open and interoperable public health data 

To learn more about the PHDS and the essential role partners, including states, tribes, localities, and territories (STLTs), will play in driving success, visit the PHDS website.

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We are now accepting articles for the June 2023 edition of SnapShots and we want to hear from you! SnapShots is a great way to stay connected and share the important work you’re doing with your peers.

Articles are due on Wednesday, April 26 to Gabriella Wagoner at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. It’s very easy to submit an article for consideration. Articles vary from 500 to 1,000 words and we don’t require a specific format.

We look forward to sharing your work!

Registration for the course will open on May 1, 2023, and weekly sessions will begin on June 15, 2023. For questions, please email Sarah Wible at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Course description

AIRA is excited to announce the next offering of the Provider Organization Onboarding for IIS training. This training is a live, instructor-led, six-week course meant to build and enhance your capacity to conduct provider onboarding in alignment with best practices and recommendations.

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Please join us for the upcoming AIRA Members and Partners meeting on Monday, April 17, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET. AIRA Members and Partners quarterly meetings provide important updates from AIRA and partner organizations and are a great way to get a high-level overview of the activities going on within the IIS and immunization community. 

View the agenda for the AIRA Members and Partners meeting. We hope you can join us. Recordings of past meetings can be found in the AIRA repository.

Join us for our next discovery session on Monday, April 24 at 4 p.m. ET.

Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email which contains links to add the meeting to your calendar. 

If you’re unable to attend, this session will be recorded and available in the AIRA repository.  

AIRA members can submit and review information requests—a circulation of questions to and answers from the community. Recent information requests can be found by using the “Information Requests” filter in the AIRA repository.

Information requests are viewable only by individual members and individuals affiliated with member and partner organizations. Just log in to view these valuable resources! If you have any questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The North Dakota IIS team is inquiring about third-party messaging engine options. They are looking at options to move away from their current custom-built messaging engine and are hoping you can provide some information to help guide them. Below is a list of questions from their project management and development teams. The North Dakota IIS team would appreciate any information you can provide or any resources you can point them to.

• What third-party message engine options are currently available?
• Do you know of any IIS using these options?
• Are you aware of any issues observed with these options?
• What has worked well with any of these options?
• Do you have any information on the cost model for purchase/subscribe versus continued maintenance of a current custom-built solution?
• Any difference in responsiveness to change in requirements/standards?
• How much custom code (if any) is written for the purchased engines for a specific solution?

If you are willing to share information, please reach out to the North Dakota Department of Health at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Wednesday, April 26 and don’t forget to include your contact information for follow-up.

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